This Little $4,500 Electric Car is the Hottest Thing in China Right Now

In China, the most popular electric vehicle right now is the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, a tiny, boxy car just under 10 feet long. Its low price and cutesy look has made it a hit among Chinese millennials, who have taken to personalizing their car with Hello Kitty decor and Pokemon decals. Here’s why young people in China love it so much. 0:00 The tiny EV that China loves 1:09 How did it become a thing? 3:22 Being part of the cool crowd Don’t miss our stories, what’s buzzing around the web, and bonus material. Sign up for the GT NEWSLETTER: If you liked this video, we have more stories about China’s subcultures, including: Wuhan Calling: How Punk Rock Changed China’s Youth Shanghai’s Fashionable Seniors Are Accidental Hipsters Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: Stay updated on Twitter: Join the conversation on Facebook: Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@ Producer: Lyn Yang Videographer: Frentee Ji Editor: Nicholas Ko Narration: Tiffany Ip Animation: Stella Yoo Mastering: Victor Peña #electriccar #WulingHongguang #Tesla #EV